Chapter 3: Supported Metal Catalysts for Green Reactions

With the increased cost and rarity of noble metals and with increasing global energy and resource problems, much effort has been put forth toward the development of supported metal catalysts. Many recent publications have reported on extensive applications in bioindustry as well as the utilization of novel catalyst components to exhibit uniquely required performances. This chapter reviews such recent progress in supported metal catalyst with special focus on (i) applications in bioindustry, (ii) the mechanistic aspect in preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide in excess hydrogen (PROX reaction), and (iii) the surface-selective functionalization of mesoporous silica.